Product information

Fast and connected, Canon’s PowerShot G16 is a compact for experts. It shoots almost 10 frames per second in exceptional detail. Able to perform in all lighting conditions it takes flawless shots at the very limit of its ISO range. This compact is also capable of creating the background blur or ‘bokeh’ seen in professional DSLR photography.

Superior lens

A bright f/1.8-2.8 Canon lens, which maintains a wide maximum aperture even with full zoom, lets you shoot in very low light and at higher shutter speeds. Flexible 28mm, 5x optical zoom lens and 10x ZoomPlus.

A Front Dial allows easy access to crucial settings while shooting. Shoot in Full Manual and RAW with multi aspect support for maximum control over composition and post-shot editing using the included DPP software. Refined ergonomics and a customisable FUNC. menu let you tailor the camera to your shooting style.

Faster shooting

Capture split second action in full resolution with super-responsive operation, which includes 9.3fps sustained continuous shooting and high-speed 0.1 sec auto focus.

HS system

HS System excels in low light, capturing the real atmosphere without flash or a tripod. Advanced DIGIC 6 processing and a high sensitivity 12.1 MP CMOS sensor (1/1.7 type) give exceptional image quality in all situations with up to ISO 12,800. The built-in Neutral Density filter also helps you achieve professional colour balance in every shot.

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Q & As

Rated 4.4 out of 5 by 5
reviewers.

Rated 5 out of 5 by MarkWH A Very Capable Creative Camera
There’s a lot, lot more to this camera than meets the eye. Out of the box, stick it on “P” or “AUTO” for great shots but to get the very best, you’ll really need to sit down with a cuppa and thoroughly read the on-line manual as there’s an awful lot of settings beneath the surface that can customise the camera and set you ready to take fantastic photos.
The HYBRID/AUDIO function is quite neat as it records a few seconds of video before each photo and then bolts all the clips together for a great whirlwind video!
It may look a bit “clunky” in the sales photos, but it surprised me: it’s actually smaller than it looks, feels very solid and has a lovely finish Picture quality, as expected with Canon is great but the amount of control available is a real winning point. Happy snapping!
13 July 2015

Rated 5 out of 5 by Zak52 The Best Compact I have Owned
I always carry a camera with me and when it's inconvenient to carry around a DSLR this fits the bill perfectly. It's not a 'pocket' camera as such but it will fit in a coat or jacket pocket. You can use this beauty straight out of the box as a point and shoot camera or you can take full control and stretch your creativity. Great build quality, great image quality and a delight to handle. No articulated or touch screen but so what? It's a great camera.
06 January 2015

Rated 5 out of 5 by RumpleSec Excellent Camera
A really good quality camera with lots of features and very sensitive in low light. Interconnectivity is really great as well. Added bonus was the longer warranty with JLP and the quick delivery.
12 September 2014

Rated 5 out of 5 by Jim51 Early days, but very good so far.
First I'd like to correct an error in the JL description that says this camera does not have a built in flash, it does, it pops up from the camera body and cannot be seen in the photos shown, but it's there and works well enough.
So far I'm really impressed with the camera and I recently captured some impressive shots of a Heron using the full zoom. The results so far are better than those from my Nikon DSLR, though that is now 10 years old. But more to the point, I would not have got any shots of the Heron with that as it's too heavy to lug around and it would have been sat at home. So this camera is doing all I hoped, is easy to carry in my pocket and when the ambient light is very bright that viewfinder makes it easy to see what you're shooting.
22 August 2014

Rated 2 out of 5 by KatieAT Disappointed
Wanted an upgrade from a c. 2007 compact I had so I got the G16. Punchy price but worth it, I thought. Not so. Very disappointed by the sharpness of the photos even though lighting was excellent etc. Zoom is unimpressive versus some of the competition. In short, it's not much of an upgrade.
04 February 2014